CNA/HHA

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what is the difference between CNA and HHA..?

A home health aide typically has additional training on topics specific to home care in addition to their CNA training. It depends on the circumstances, but usually a CNA can be hired into a home care position without necesssarily having a HHA certificate. Just makes things easier when going through the hiring process, particularly for private duty cases. CNAs normally work in facilities, while HHAs normally work in the home.

Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Some states require CNA's to take a "bridge course" to be certified as a HHA, NJ is one. CNA's cannot work in the home environment without completing the additional coursework (specific to the duties of a HHA and relevant laws/regulations). Since the bridge course is short, many CNA's are dually certified as CHHA's.

A HHA may have only taken a short course that did not involve clinical experience in a long term care or hospital environment and thus a HHA is not eligible for hire in a LTC facility. (In NJ, and other states, LTC nursing assistance must be certified nursing assistants. Hospitals are not restricted to hire only certified nursing assistants to fulfill nursing assistant duties.)

Also CHHA's often provide home assistance such as errands, meal preparation, light housework that would not be required of a CNA.

thank u for the info..im thinking of being a CNA in the near future..any advice and/or recommendations?

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